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This study introduces a highly sensitive microwave sensor for analyzing liquid properties. The split-ring resonator sensor accurately measures complex permittivity using a small sample volume.

Keywords:

defected ground structure interdigital capacitor microfluidic channel sensor split-ring resonator

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Area of Science:

Microwave Engineering
Materials Science
Chemical Sensing

Background:

Accurate characterization of liquid complex permittivity is crucial for various scientific and industrial applications.
Existing sensing methods often require larger sample volumes or offer limited sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an ultrahigh-sensitivity split-ring resonator (SRR)-based microwave sensor for precise retrieval of complex permittivity in liquid samples.
To enhance sensor performance through integrated structures and optimized microfluidic design.

Main Methods:

Designed and fabricated a microwave sensor incorporating an interdigital capacitor for expanded sensing area and sensitivity.
Integrated a defected ground structure and a parallel dual SRR to enhance the quality factor.
Utilized a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidic channel positioned over the interdigital capacitor to maximize electric field interaction with the liquid sample.
Tested the sensor with ethanol-water solutions of varying ethanol concentrations.

Main Results:

Demonstrated that changes in resonant frequency directly correlate with the dielectric properties of the liquid samples.
Achieved ultrahigh sensitivity for complex permittivity retrieval.
The sensor requires a minimal liquid volume of approximately 0.68 μL.
Experimental results showed excellent agreement with reference data.

Conclusions:

The proposed SRR-based microwave sensor offers a highly sensitive and efficient method for characterizing liquid complex permittivity.
The integrated design effectively enhances sensor performance, enabling accurate measurements with small sample volumes.
This technology holds potential for applications in chemical analysis, quality control, and material characterization.